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Suicide News Articles

Brain Stimulation for Treatment Resistant Depression

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
A new research study confirms that deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a potentially effective treatment option for people with treatment resistant major depression. Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic, Brown University, and Massachusetts ...  Read more... »

Family Support After Teen Suicide

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008
Sadly, teenage suicide is often perceived as the result of rejection of family, significant others and of society. Unequivocally, families affected by teenage suicide look back for warning signs and clues ...  Read more... »

Warning Signs for College Suicides

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
For parents and friends the unthinkable nightmare is the intentional taking of life by a loved one. According to a new report, suicide is the second leading cause of death in ...  Read more... »

Sad Finding on Suicide Among Anorexics

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
A worrisome new study challenges assumptions that the high suicide rate among anorexics can be explained by compromised physical health that leads to death from the slightest attempt. In the new ...  Read more... »

Hopelessness May Continue As Depression Improves

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
In a new study, researchers discover that while medication may help individuals improve symptoms of depression with the first few months of the therapy, a sense of hopelessness may continue. That ...  Read more... »

Suicidal Risks Similar Worldwide

Friday, February 1st, 2008
Risk factors for suicidal thoughts, plans and attempts appear to be similar across the globe, finds a report by the World Health Organization (WHO). Characteristics include having a mental disorder ...  Read more... »

Music Therapy Beneficial For Depression

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008
A new review of published literature suggests music therapy may help some patients fight depression and improve their health. Researchers found music can elevate mood and help an ...  Read more... »

On-Line Help For Teen Suicidal Behavior

Friday, January 11th, 2008
A new research study suggests emotional help for troubled teens may be effectively delivered via cyber space. According to University of Alberta researchers, the internet is the preferred communication media ...  Read more... »

Modest Benefit from FDA Antidepressant Warnings

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008
According to a new report, U.S. Food and Drug Administration warnings regarding the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children and adolescents taking antidepressants appear to have had modest ...  Read more... »

Bariatric Mental Health Needs

Thursday, December 20th, 2007
Although bariatric surgery is a method to lose large amounts of weight and potentially dramatically improve the health and well-being of an obese individual, the procedure involves substantial risks and requires ...  Read more... »
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